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Ivon Pérez Richard, a 42-year-old woman who appears in the video of the murder of Cuban reggaeton artist José Manuel Carbajal, El Taiger, was arrested in the early hours of Monday, January 6, after attempting to flee.
The Broward County Sheriff's Office updated on its page of detainees that the woman was in their custody.
Meanwhile, the Facebook page Miami-Dade County Mugshots, which monitors arrests in real time, reported that the arrested individual is facing charges related to the violation of a court order that prohibited her from leaving the state of Florida, something that was confirmed by El Taiger's former manager, Teresa Padrón.
Pérez Richard, who is a cousin of Damián Valdés Galloso, the main suspect in the crime, was allegedly at his residence the night the 37-year-old musician was shot in the head.
Although Pérez Richard's exact involvement in the crime is still under investigation, her presence at the scene has sparked growing outrage among the artist's fans, who witnessed the woman walking beside the mortally wounded musician without calling 911.
The assassination of El Taiger occurred on October 3, 2024, when he was found wounded by gunfire in the back of a pickup truck near Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami.
The artist was declared deceased seven days later, on October 10, while thousands of his followers demanded justice and Valdés Galloso remained a fugitive.
According to investigations, the shooting occurred at the residence of Valdés Galloso in Hialeah, where security cameras captured the moment El Taiger was shot in the forehead and then collapsed. At one point in the video, Pérez Richard can be seen at the scene.
Pérez Richard was facing a court order prohibiting him from leaving the state, but despite this, he attempted to flee, which led to his arrest.
Teresa Padrón, former manager of El Taiger, celebrated the news of Ivón's arrest on Instagram and confirmed that the detainee was transferred to Fort Lauderdale, in the neighboring Broward County.
Damián Valdés Galloso, who is accused of being the material author of the murder, was scheduled to appear in court on December 19, 2024, but the date was postponed due to the Christmas holidays.
The trial will resume on January 29, 2025, when the jury will be available.
"Stay tuned, we will be here, we will not give in. We will continue going to court, and with God's grace, everything will be resolved soon," said the musician's former manager, Teresa Padrón, during a live broadcast from the courthouse a few weeks ago.
Frequently Asked Questions about the El Taiger Murder Case
Who is Ivon Pérez Richard and what role does she play in the case of El Taiger's murder?
Ivon Pérez Richard is a 42-year-old woman who appears in the video of El Taiger's murder and was arrested after attempting to flee. She is a cousin of Damián Valdés Galloso, the main suspect in the crime. Although her exact involvement in the murder is still under investigation, her presence at the crime scene has raised suspicions and outrage among the artist's followers.
What is the current situation of Damián Valdés Galloso regarding the murder of El Taiger?
Damián Valdés Galloso is the main suspect in the murder of El Taiger and faces charges of second-degree murder, tampering with evidence, and possession of a firearm. He is currently in custody, and his trial will resume on January 29, 2025. There have been requests for him to face first-degree murder charges due to the brutality and premeditation of the crime.
What has the investigation revealed about the murder of El Taiger?
The investigation has revealed that El Taiger was shot in the head by Damián Valdés Galloso at his residence in Hialeah. After the shooting, the body was moved to a vehicle and abandoned near Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Several details, such as Valdés cleaning the crime scene and the 911 call he made himself, have come to light, further complicating the case.
How has the community reacted to El Taiger's murder?
The community has reacted with outrage and sadness following the murder of the Cuban reggaeton artist El Taiger. Vigils and tributes have been held both in Miami and Cuba, and public figures have expressed their sorrow and called for justice. Teresa Padrón, El Taiger's former manager, has been particularly active on social media, pushing for petitions demanding that Damián Valdés Galloso face more severe charges.
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